Fundraising Senior Specialist

Nature of employment: Full-time Reporting to: Chief of Staff Location: Delhi About Peepul 6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale.

We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base.

Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org Requirements About the role We are looking for a passionate and target-oriented person to build and lead the Fundraising portfolio for Peepul. The role involves building a team, expanding the existing donor pipeline, maintaining strong donor relationships, and designing an overall strategy for effective fundraising.

Peepul is currently at an annual target of INR ~70cr and this role will be critical to develop and manage the funding goals, as well as continue the strong growth trajectory for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

(including but not limited to): Work closely with the CEO to build and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy to support Peepul's programs Identify and research suitable new prospects: foundations, corporates and individuals for Peepul, and cultivate these relationships on behalf of the organization Lead and build high-level strategic partnerships with Corporates in India aligned with Peepul’s growth-strategy.

The position will be instrumental in securing multi-year partnerships. Manage progressive international Foundations that support Peepul’s work, maintain strong reporting and communication with these donors and proactively engage to share impact data Create tools, systems and processes to manage the past/current/plausible donor base of the organization and create yearlong funder pipeline Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about Peepul's work Represent Peepul's fundraising externally, and enjoy being a visible part of a successful organization Manage the communications and social media outreach and engagement to magnify Peepul’s visibility Qualifications and Role Requirements: At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements: Educational Background: Master's degree in business administration, social work, public policy or related discipline. Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 8-10 years total experience managing partnerships with Indian and International donors and other stakeholders.

Have a strong network of existing relationships with CSR & philanthropic organizations. Other Skills: Proven experience of negotiating with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. Results-focused with a strong sense of ownership. Diplomatic and skilled in achieving results through influence and personal credibility.

Language Proficiency: English and Hindi How to apply To apply for a position, click on the application link here. You will be required to upload: Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.

A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.

For any further queries related to our hiring process and timelines, please contact us at recruitment@peepulindia.org.